Australia’s transition to clean energy “can and will” play a role in driving better outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen recently told the National Press Club.

The ability of companies, governments, and investors to dictate terms of development on First Nations lands is changing. First Nations communities are increasingly interested in being equity owners in projects impacting their land.

Partnering on clean energy projects delivering equity shares, preferred contracting, and training and employment opportunities for Traditional Owners groups, is emerging as the new norm.

Today, there are 15 and counting First Nations partnerships with industry working on significant clean energy project developments.

So, how are First Nations groups getting these partnerships off the ground and what benefits have they negotiated?

SPEAKERS: Lawford Benning, Aunty Carol, Ned David, Jason Bilney, Sonja Dare, Cissy Gore-Borch, Chris Croker (Facilitator)